The late Raymond Lecoq, a Frenchman, wrote extensively on ironwork and locksmithing. Richard J. Wattenmaker is director of the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art.

• 1. Foreword; 2. A Working Outline; 3. The Iron Industry; 4. Assembly; 5. Forge Techniques; 6. Aesthetics; 7. Evolution of Style; 8. Leafwork; 9. Strap Hinges and Iron Fittings; 10. Grillework; 11. Guardrails, Handrails, Balconies, Balustrades; 12. Locks; 13. Latches; 14. Bolts and Sash-Bolts; 15. Keys; 16. Bibliography

"A reference both authoritative and well detailed…[I]mages are exceptionally clear."

The late Raymond Lecoq, a Frenchman, wrote extensively on ironwork and locksmithing. Richard J. Wattenmaker is director of the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art.

• 1. Foreword; 2. A Working Outline; 3. The Iron Industry; 4. Assembly; 5. Forge Techniques; 6. Aesthetics; 7. Evolution of Style; 8. Leafwork; 9. Strap Hinges and Iron Fittings; 10. Grillework; 11. Guardrails, Handrails, Balconies, Balustrades; 12. Locks; 13. Latches; 14. Bolts and Sash-Bolts; 15. Keys; 16. Bibliography

"A reference both authoritative and well detailed…[I]mages are exceptionally clear."

The late Raymond Lecoq, a Frenchman, wrote extensively on ironwork and locksmithing. Richard J. Wattenmaker is director of the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art.

• 1. Foreword; 2. A Working Outline; 3. The Iron Industry; 4. Assembly; 5. Forge Techniques; 6. Aesthetics; 7. Evolution of Style; 8. Leafwork; 9. Strap Hinges and Iron Fittings; 10. Grillework; 11. Guardrails, Handrails, Balconies, Balustrades; 12. Locks; 13. Latches; 14. Bolts and Sash-Bolts; 15. Keys; 16. Bibliography

"A reference both authoritative and well detailed…[I]mages are exceptionally clear."